Executive Chef: Lead a High-Volume Seafood & Steak Kitchen

ROCK 'N FISH MANHATTAN BEACH; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Free parking

Paid vacation

401K

free meals

discounted meal and room rates at allZ

Job summary

Rock’n Fish Manhattan Beach is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team with passion and discipline. The role focuses on delivering exceptional seafood and steak dishes while driving efficiency, talent development, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume, upscale setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, a track record of managing budgets, inventory and P&Ls, and fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as an Executive Chef.
• Background in seafood and steaks required.
• Strong leadership skills, leads by example.
• At least 5 years experience working in the kitchen of a fast paced, high volume upscale restaurant.
• Long tenure with previous employers.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Financial understanding of budgeting, inventory and P&Ls.
• Fluency in Spanish (not required, but a huge plus).

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Manager to ensure the restaurant is running smoothly and to company standards.
• Be responsible for the overall success of the Kitchen.
• Perform HR functions including hiring, training, coaching/counseling, terminations, safety, labor laws, etc, with the support of our HR department.
• Supervise and mentor Sous Chefs, inspiring them and holding them accountable to the highest level of excellence.
• Recruit, motivate and train cooks and utility persons. Organize an efficient flow of production and maintain minimum but adequate staffing.
• Maintain recipes and plating book.
• Create and execute specials regularly.
• Work collaboratively with Corporate Chef to create all menus
• Motivate kitchen staff with positive hands-on, lead-by-example approach.
• Responsible for kitchen facilities, budget, purchasing, inventory and capital expenditures.
• Interact and connect with guests on the floor.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends and holidays. The job typically requires about 50 hours per week.
• Partner with other departments to ensure a cohesive, flawless experience for all visitors of Rock’n Fish including restaurant and bar.
• Accountable for Food Department P&L, achieving revenue and profits equal or greater than budgeted numbers.
• Above all else, be the embodiment of gracious hospitality to employees and guests alike. Ensure that we retain top talent and that every guest leaves raving about their experience and excited to come back.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Spanish (optional)

Job description

Rock’n Fish Manhattan Beach is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our kitchen team with passion and discipline. The role focuses on delivering exceptional seafood and steak dishes while driving efficiency, talent development, and guest satisfaction in a high-volume, upscale setting.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, a track record of managing budgets, inventory and P&Ls, and fluency in Spanish is a plus.